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Brian Barry was a moral and political philosopher who fused analytic philosophy with political science and political theory with social choice. He was known as a persistent critic of public choice theory. His work focused on issues of justice, equality, and democracy, often exploring the tension between individual rights and collective interests. Barry's approach was characterized by its intellectual rigor and a deep commitment to ethical principles, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of moral and political philosophy.

Culture and equality : an egalitarian critique of multiculturalism

2011
Political Argument (Routledge Revivals)
364 pages
13 hours of reading
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The book offers a groundbreaking analysis of political values, introducing key concepts such as the distinction between "ideal-regarding" and "want-regarding" principles, as well as categorizing principles into aggregative and distributive. Its exploration of trade-off relations among political values and the concept of public interest has significantly influenced Anglo-American political philosophy since its 1965 publication, establishing a lasting impact on the field.
2005
Why Social Justice Matters
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He proposes a number of policies to achieve a more equal society and argues that they are economically feasible.
2001
Culture and equality : an egalitarian critique of multiculturalism
418 pages
15 hours of reading
All major western countries today contain groups that differ in their religious beliefs, customary practices or ideas abou the right way in which to live. How should public policy respond to this diversity? Barry challenges the currently popular answer and develops a powerful restatement of an egalitarian liberalism for the 21st century.

Political Argument (Routledge Revivals)

Why Social Justice Matters

Culture and equality : an egalitarian critique of multiculturalism